Have you ever heard anyone say, Man, I just really don't like comic books . I'm guessing not, because they are awesome. There is a story line for every personality, colorful pictures and they help instantly form bonds between friends and
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For the first time in many years, the Shops at Maple and Main streets in Pittsboro are filled with active businesses. To celebrate this business growth and encourage people to shop local this holiday season, the businesses on the northeast corner of
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Growing up as the daughter of a celebrity can be tough and amazing at the same time, but that wasn't the case for Karen Knotts. The legendary Don Knotts, who shined on both stage and screen most notably as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show ,
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One of the many aspects of the upcoming Mayberry in the Midwest festival that makes it such an authentic experience is the original actors who attend. Because so few are still with us, this opportunity is fleeting so it should be one fans of the show
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Last year marked the inaugural Mayberry in the Midwest Festival in downtown Danville. An estimated 4,000 people descended upon Danville and our little town turned Mayberry if just for the weekend. With tribute artists, vendors, music and food, fun
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Christmas is not Christmas without music. Trees with presents heaped underneath, lights on our homes, the chill in the air with a dash of snow covering the ground is a good start to the holiday spirit. But it's the music that often sets our
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In about a week, 47 independent short films will be shown on the big screen at the Royal Theater during the 4th Annual Indiana Short Film Festival . Having worked on the festival's committee the past four years, I couldn't have anticipated
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Kids grow up quickly, don't they? One minute, you're up to your eyeballs in strollers, diapers, onesies and playpens, and the next minute, your children want name-brand clothes, a new bicycle and a new set of toys. I don't know about
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On July 10, Symphony in the Park returns to Ellis Park amphitheater in Danville. I’m looking forward to the chance to introduce my kids to the symphony with this great event. When I was growing up in Buffalo, my dad was anxious to impart
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In recent years, kids’ consignment sales have gained popularity as parents look for ways to save money. A great consignment sale here in Hendricks County that continues to gain momentum is the Here We Grow Again sale at the Hendricks County
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